Brush fires extinguished in Thousand Oaks

Firefighters quickly put out two small brush fires Monday near northbound Highway 23 and Sunset Hills Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.

The fires were reported about 2:20 p.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department. Heavy smoke was seen, and several motorists stopped to try to put out the flames, the California Highway Patrol reported.

One fire burned about a half-acre before being contained. The other, about 300 feet away, burned an area of about 100 feet in diameter.

The flames briefly threatened several structures along Alderwood Place. Fire crews were mopping up about 3 p.m.